Sufficient Vitamin D Levels Have Potential To Control Blood Sugar Among Type 2 Diabetes Patients; 5 Food Items Rich In Vit D

Remember our parents and grandparents asking us to soak in sunlight every morning? Regular sun exposure is a great natural source of Vitamin D. This vitamin is extremely important for our health. A recent report revealed insights about Vitamin D and its connection with HbA1c levels in type 2 diabetes patients. Aren’t we getting sufficient nutrients or is there any other health concern? Let’s find out.

Vitamin D Levels Have Potential To Manage Blood Sugar Levels

The July-September issue of Apollo Medicine consists of an important study that sheds light on the importance of Vitamin D and its related health benefits. There is a negative connection between Vitamin D levels in the human body and HbA1c and the study results are primarily focused on patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes. The inverse relationship shows that better Vitamin D levels contribute to improved blood sugar levels and maintain control of it too.

In conversation with Medical Dialogues, Dr. Rinki Kumari, Institute of Medical Sciences’s Department of Advanced Centre for Traditional and Genomic Medicine shared the interesting fact of creating a correlation between HbA1c and increased levels of Vitamin D.

163 patients with Type 2 diabetes and 174 individuals not suffering from this diabetes disease participated in this recent study. The team behind the research used radioimmunoassay and high-performance liquid chromatography to find out and understand the much-needed insights. The results clarify improved vitamin D levels’ advantage and a positive impact on health and taking care of diabetes.

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How To Increase Higher Vitamin D Levels In Body?

One of the best and easiest ways to get more Vitamin D is from sunlight. Wake up, walk on your terrace or around your building, and soak in bright sunshine every morning. It is a beautiful experience and a great way to kickstart your day. You can change your diet by consuming foods high in Vitamin D such as fatty fish, mushrooms, almonds, egg yolks, and yoghurt, among many others. Also, you can consult a doctor for supplements.

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Consult a dietician and follow a healthy diet to take the best care of your health and become your fittest version.

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